Particulars (in Rs. Cr) | Q2FY25 | Q2FY24 | YoY (%) | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue from Operations | 1471.00 | 1199.00 | 23.00% | 1365.00 | 8.00% |
EBITDA | 302.00 | 240.00 | 26.00% | 288.00 | 5.00% |
EBITDA Margin (%) | 20.52% | 20.01% | 50 bps | 21.11% | (61) bps |
PAT | 204.00 | 141.00 | 44.00% | 204.00 | 0.00% |
EPS | 7.51 | 5.20 | 44.00% | 7.53 | 0.00% |
Source: Company Filings; stockaxis Research
Q2FY25 Result Highlights
KPIT Technologies Ltd delivered industry-leading performance that continued in Q2FY25,
reporting 8% QoQ and 23% YoY revenue growth, the strongest among ER&D players.
Growth was fuelled by passenger cars. The company reported dollar revenue growth
of 19% YoY growth led by Middleware, Powertrain, and Asia. Q2FY25 Constant Currency
Revenue grows 20% YoY. Consolidated EBITDA grew by 26% YoY to Rs.302 cr and EBITDA
Margins expanded by 50 bps at 20.5%. EBITDA margins have seen a consistent improvement
to 20.5% since the past months of ESOP cost and quarterly promotions, mainly due
to fixed cost leverage. Sequentially, EBITDA grew by 5%. Other income jumped ~5x
YoY to 52 cr, in line with the previous quarter (Q1FY25: 54 cr). KPIT Tech managed
to deliver 17 consecutive quarters of steady revenue and EBITDA growth. PAT surged
by 44% YoY to Rs.204 cr, mainly due to superior operating leverage and lower finance
costs.
New TCV signed at $207m, up 33% YoY, taking LTM to $859m, down 17.5% y/y, incl. mega deals in FY23. The book-to-bill of 1.2x (last 4 quarter average of 1.3x) and management talked of a strong deal pipeline with many large deals. The company plans to raise Rs.28.8bn (~6% equity dilution) towards inorganic growth.
Key Highlights
Key Conference call takeaways
Guidance: (i) FY25 CC revenue growth guidance confirmed at 18-22%. The management
anticipates revenue to be at the lower end of this range, (ii) EBITDA Margin is
expected to exceed the guided 20.5%
Key Conference call takeaways:
Operational Overview
Business Highlights
Future Outlook:
Concerns
KPIT Tech delivered steady Q2FY25 earnings owing to a healthy deal pipeline and growth led by Middleware, Powertrain, and Asia. We believe that KPIT Tech appears to be in a strong position with a clear growth strategy and positive outlook. The company's focus on new technologies, deep client relationships, and successful deal wins have contributed to its consistent revenue growth and profitability. Management's commitment to doubling down on offerings, expanding into new markets, and increasing R&D spending in future-focused areas bodes well for its future growth potential. Management is cautious about the overall environment with delayed deal ramp-ups and extended timelines for revenue conversion
Management maintained the guidance at the lower end of 18-22% revenue growth for FY25 and an EBITDA margin of 20.5% reflects confidence in its ability to capitalize on opportunities in the automotive sector. However, management expressed concerns about industry pressures on demand and profitability, market saturation in China, and competition in the software-defined vehicle space. KPIT's plans to invest in new practices, explore adjacencies, and expand its client base in key markets like India and China further support its growth prospects.
We believe that KPIT is well-positioned to capture the immense growth opportunity in the industry considering 1) Accelerated demand for ER&D services, 2) Focus on client retention for long-term sustainable growth, 3) Margin tailwinds driven by cost efficiencies, lower input costs, Robust Investments in newer technologies by the Auto industry, Capitalizing on growing investment in the Automotive vertical, Robust investments in CV segment, strong geographical diversification, and strong services mix. The company's consistent industry-leading growth and margin expansion, coupled with positive trends in TCV, pipeline, and net additions, indicate sustained momentum. At a CMP of Rs.1350, the stock is trading at 39x FY26E. We maintain a HOLD rating on the stock.
Particulars (in Rs. Cr) | Q2FY25 | Q2FY24 | YoY (%) | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue from Operations | 1471.00 | 1199.00 | 23.00% | 1365.00 | 8.00% |
Cost of Goods Sold | 14.00 | 18.00 | -19.00% | 8.00 | 81.00% |
Gross Profit | 1457.00 | 1182.00 | 23.00% | 1357.00 | 7.00% |
Employee Benefit Expenses | 945.00 | 775.00 | 22.00% | 874.00 | 8.00% |
Other Expenses | 211.00 | 166.00 | 27.00% | 194.00 | 8.00% |
EBITDA | 302.00 | 240.00 | 26.00% | 288.00 | 5.00% |
EBITDA Margin (%) | 20.52% | 20.01% | 50 bps | 21.11% | (61) bps |
Depreciation | 56.00 | 48.00 | 17.00% | 53.00 | 7.00% |
EBIT | 246.00 | 192.00 | 28.00% | 236.00 | 4.00% |
Finance Cost | 10.00 | 14.00 | -25.00% | 13.00 | -20.00% |
Other Income | 52.00 | 9.00 | 448.00% | 54.00 | -5.00% |
Profit before share of profit/(loss) of equity accounted investees and tax | 288.00 | 188.00 | 53.00% | 277.00 | 4.00% |
Share of Profit/(loss) of associates | -4.00 | 0.00 | - | -0.06 | - |
PBT | 283.00 | 188.00 | 51.00% | 277.00 | 2.00% |
Taxes | 79.00 | 46.00 | 71.00% | 73.00 | 9.00% |
PAT | 204.00 | 141.00 | 44.00% | 204.00 | 0.00% |
EPS | 7.51 | 5.20 | 44.00% | 7.53 | 0.00% |